valueless
/ˈvæljuːlɪs/
ADJECTIVE
1. Having no value or worth
Having no monetary, practical, or intrinsic value; considered worthless, useless, or of no importance.
1.1. Lacking monetary or financial value
Used to describe money, property, assets, investments, or possessions that have lost their monetary worth and can no longer be considered financially valuable.
Synonyms
- worthless
- unsalable
Antonyms
- valuable
- precious
- priceless
- invaluable
- worthy
Examples
- The old currency became valueless after the country introduced a new monetary system.
- The dishonest scheme left investors with valueless stocks and significant financial losses.
Related Words
- depreciated
- devalued
- obsolete
- asset
- market value
- financial loss
1.2. Lacking usefulness or practical benefit
Used to describe objects, equipment, resources, or things that have no practical usefulness or benefit, often because they are outdated, damaged, or unsuitable for their intended purpose.
Synonyms
- useless
- no-good
- worthless
Antonyms
- useful
- valuable
- serviceable
- functional
- beneficial
Examples
- The outdated technology rendered the equipment valueless in the rapidly advancing market.
- Without replacement parts, the damaged machine became practically valueless.
Related Words
- ineffective
- inefficient
- obsolete
- unusable
- impractical
- redundant
1.3. Lacking quality or worth
Used to describe something regarded as having little or no inherent merit, significance, or quality, particularly when its condition or authenticity makes it unworthy of appreciation.
Synonyms
- worthless
- second-rate
- substandard
- inferior
Antonyms
- exceptional
- esteemed
- cherished
- prized
- worthy
Examples
- In the eyes of the collector, the damaged artwork was deemed valueless.
- The counterfeit goods proved to be valueless when compared to the genuine products.
Related Words
- defective
- flawed
- inadequate
- imperfect
- low-grade
- unsatisfactory